PA Psych Juris case studies
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The Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology regulates the practice of psychology in the Commonwealth through licensure, registration, certification, and discipline of those who practice psychology in Pennsylvania, and it also regulates the unlicensed practice of psychology. Candidates preparing for the Pennsylvania psychology jurisprudence examination are typically applicants for Pennsylvania psychologist licensure, and licensees who must show familiarity with the Practice Act and Board Regulations. The PA Psych Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 3,433 words.
1Interstate Telehealth and the Limits of a Pennsylvania License
Elena Reyes is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania with an office in Philadelphia. Eight months ago, her long-term client, Marcus, moved to Ohio for a graduate program.
745 words, about 4 min2Supervising an Unlicensed Clinician Who Uses the Wrong Title
Samuel Okafor is a licensed psychologist in Pittsburgh and owns a group practice. He hires Jamie, who has a master's degree in counseling but is not licensed in Pennsylvania, to provide weekly individual therapy to 22 adult clients.
651 words, about 3 min3Divorced Parents, a Teen's Records, and a Safety Disclosure
Mei Lin is a licensed psychologist in Harrisburg treating Maya, age 15, for generalized anxiety and episodic self-harm. Maya's parents divorced two years ago and share joint legal custody; the custody order is silent on mental health records.
699 words, about 3 min4Using an Interpreter and Out-of-Population Norms in a Custody Evaluation
Anil Patel is a licensed psychologist in Allentown who is asked by a family court to evaluate a 9-year-old boy, Jean, whose primary language at home is Haitian Creole. Patel speaks no Haitian Creole.
688 words, about 3 min5Continuing Education Attestation and the Board's Discipline Authority
Karen Grant has been a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania for 12 years. At her biennial renewal, the online form required her to attest that she completed 30 hours of continuing education, including 2 hours of ethics.
650 words, about 3 min